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Seth Fischer
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The Rumpus Sunday Book Blog Roundup
Things are terrible at work lately, so I’ll see you guys next week. Here is the most accurate science fiction, according to scientists (via @maudnewton) Did you know it’s banned books week? If you like smart mysteries, the Dark Passages…
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The Rumpus Books Sunday Supplement
On Sunday we list everything we published from Rumpus Books this week so you can catch up. It’s like a vitamin, only it’s fun and it doesn’t make your pee smell.
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In Defense of Popular Fiction
“Contrary to what the critics tell us, popular fiction is not a swamp of barely literate escapism; popular fiction is composed of ancient myths newly reborn, telling and retelling a simple truth: ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Jack can…
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Portraits of Phone Sex Operators
“My first night was on a Saturday at midnight. It was a gentleman who I believe called himself Bob. He told me about his first experience with a glory hole. He explained that he had no one he felt comfortable…
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Aliens Have Souls
“He admits to being a science fiction fan, which got him into astronomy, and says he would be willing to baptise an alien, but “only if they asked.”” Brother Guy Consolmagno, the Pope’s astronomer, has officially announced that aliens, if…
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I’ve Got $20 On The Unicorns
“This project was a total dream assignment for me because of my love for both unicorns and zombies.” Just so you know, I’m going to unapologetically link to this interview with the artist for a YA short story collection that’s…
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The Rumpus Sunday Book Blog Roundup
Here is a real Internet book, and I’m not sure why I hate myself a little for thinking it’s kinda neat. (via) In Holland there’s a library in an airport. (via) Meanwhile in LA libraries are closing on Mondays indefinitely. I…
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The Rumpus Books Sunday Supplement
Sunday’s the day when we round up everything Rumpus Books published this week. Below the fold, find some kick ass reviews and a pretty excellent interview.
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Here’s Some Stories I Like
Every couple weeks, I present some very short stories or very short essays I like that will only take you a second to read but that made me feel something and hopefully will do the same for you. Here’s goes:…